Portland Public Schools School District
School District · Portland, Maine
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,359
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,359
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
How this district compares
Maine rank
#81 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,359
+$2,503 vs Maine median
District size
6,649 students
Much larger than Maine median
About Portland Public Schools
Portland Public Schools is a Portland, Maine school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 6,649 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $21,359 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Portland Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Casco Bay High School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Portland Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.8% and ELA proficiency of 71.5%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Portland Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Portland Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Portland Public Schools
16 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Portland
- Total Enrollment
- 6,649
- Teachers (FTE)
- 622
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Portland Public Schools has 16 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Portland Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Portland Public Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Portland Public Schools?
Portland Public Schools spends $21,359 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Portland Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Portland Public Schools is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Portland Public Schools?
Casco Bay High School is the highest-rated school in Portland Public Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Portland Public Schools?
Across schools in Portland Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Portland Public Schools compare to other districts in Maine?
Portland Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maine by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in ME
Compare Portland Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Bangor Public Schools (10)
- Rsu 17/msad 17 (10)
- Auburn Public Schools (8)
- Lewiston Public Schools (8)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8)
- Rsu 06/msad 06 (8)
- Rsu 54/msad 54 (8)
- Rsu 18 (8)
- Rsu 09 (8)
- Augusta Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Sanford Public Schools (6)
- Scarborough Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 79/msad 01 (6)
- Westbrook Public Schools (6)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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